Electricity is an incredible thing. Most of us can’t fathom what life would be like without the miracle of electric power. Sometimes, though, you just want a quick and easy way to get that power …
Written by: Phil
Electrical, Featured, Garage, How To
If you’re still driving a gas or diesel-guzzling car or truck, you might be inclined to click past this article. Don’t you dare! Electric Vehicles, (EV’s if you’re in the know), are hitting the mainstream, …
Written by: Marc Lyman
About one appliance warranty and a few months ago we bought a new Samsung refrigerator. We had a bit of an odd-sized space, and the particular Samsung model we purchased was one of the few …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Just as there are many ways to skin the proverbial cat, the methods for building workbenches, too, are rather numerous (and produce far fewer hair balls). This no-frills, bare bones, built-in workbench is an easy …
Written by: Steve
Building Materials, How To, Videos
Unlike California and much of the southwestern United States, here in western Pennsylvania we have no issues with drought. Actually, with abundant rainfall and rivers up the wazoo, we tend toward the opposite end of …
Written by: Phil
Building Materials, Gardening, How To, Landscaping
So, you want to spruce up your lawn or garden, but you are not sure where to start. One relatively quick project is to refine your lawn and planter areas with some bender board edging. …
Written by: Marc Lyman
How To, Restoration, Windows & Doors
Here in the scenic Northeast, we are normally blessed with an abundant supply of precipitation. Sometimes, it’s even a tad TOO abundant, resulting in overflowing gutters. We’ll show you how to remedy that unhappy situation, …
Written by: Phil
The band saw is an incredibly versatile tool. It can convert logs into boards, those boards into thinner boards, cut straight lines or curves, compound cut cabriole legs and bandsaw boxes and much more. The …
Written by: Steve
Remember how clever some people thought they were; with that predictable howler, “Time to buy a watch!”, every time someone asked the time of day? Yes, I’ve been that guy and I’m not proud of …
Written by: Steve
Hardware, How To, Kitchen, Rockler
A few years back, we bought an old farmhouse that needed a good bit of attention. Slowly – and there are those, including my lovely wife, who might say TOO slowly – we are renovating …
Written by: Phil